Dear Fred,
I've never really called you my "step dad," but I have always considered you a father figure to me. You have been there through every up and down in my life, and you continue to support me as I embark on my new journey in Las Vegas.
We all know that I wasn't the most behaved as a child (I'm sorry), but you stuck through every time I was treating both you and mom in the most unkind of ways. I thank you for that. It's so silly to think of how much I acted like I didn't appreciate you when I was younger, because I really did. Looking back now, you, and everyone one else you have brought into my life, are truly some of the greatest blessings.
You've been around for some of the most important moments in my life, like my acceptance letters, passing my state board exam, every first day of school, and every birthday. Thank you so much.
You are my go-to for anything about nature, animals, and anything else that has to do with the outdoors. You're my go-to when I haven't been to Barnes and Noble in a really long time and want someone to go with. You're always there when I need someone to talk too. And you're always there when I need someone to cheer me up.
Thank you for the family vacations. Thank you for putting up with my attitude. Thank you for always supporting me, and helping me along the way. Thank you for loving me, and my family, unconditionally.
Love Always,
Erin